IMAGE skincare Ormedic Balancing Facial Cleanser Versus La Roche-Posay Effaclar Purifying Foaming Gel Face Cleanser For Oily Skin
Updated on November 01, 2024
Overview
What they are
These products are both reef safe face cleansers. They have a total of 5 ingredients in common
Suited For
They're both likely to be good for oily skin and scar healing
Free From
They both do not contain any harsh alcohols, oils, parabens or silicones
What's Inside
They both contain fragrances
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Ingredient Info
IMAGE skincare Ormedic Balancing Facial Cleanser 51 ingredients
La Roche-Posay Effaclar Purifying Foaming Gel Face Cleanser For Oily Skin 14 ingredients
What's inside (and what isn't)
What's inside (and what isn't)
At a glance
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IMAGE skincare Ormedic Balancing Facial Cleanser 51 ingredients
La Roche-Posay Effaclar Purifying Foaming Gel Face Cleanser For Oily Skin 14 ingredients
Key Ingredients
Benefits
Concerns
Benefits
Concerns
Ingredients Side-by-side
Aloe Barbadensis Leaf Juice
Skin Conditioning
Water
Skin ConditioningSodium C14-16 Olefin Sulfonate
Cleansing
Cocamidopropyl Hydroxysultaine
CleansingGlycerin
Humectant
Vitis Vinifera Fruit Water
Skin ConditioningSodium Cocoamphoacetate
CleansingSodium Chloride
Masking
Propanediol
Solvent
Sorbitol
Humectant
Phenoxyethanol
Preservative
Polysorbate 20
Emulsifying
Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride
Masking
Leuconostoc/Radish Root Ferment Filtrate
Antimicrobial
Citric Acid
Buffering
Glycolipids
Skin ConditioningEthylhexylglycerin
Skin ConditioningCopper PCA
HumectantPanthenol
Skin Conditioning
Sodium Hyaluronate
Humectant
Camellia Sinensis Leaf Extract
Antimicrobial
Amyl Cinnamal
Perfuming
Limonene
Perfuming
Arctium Lappa Root Extract
Skin Conditioning
Curcuma Longa Root Extract
Masking
Nelumbo Nucifera Flower Extract
Skin ConditioningTamarindus Indica Fruit Extract
Skin ConditioningTrifolium Pratense Flower Extract
Astringent
Calendula Officinalis Flower Extract
Masking
Prunus Armeniaca Fruit Extract
Skin ConditioningCitrus Aurantium Dulcis Fruit Extract
MaskingCitrus Limon Peel Extract
EmollientJuniperus Virginiana Wood Extract
Perfuming
Musa Sapientum Fruit Extract
Skin ConditioningPyrus Malus Fruit Extract
Skin Conditioning
Cocos Nucifera Fruit Extract
EmollientSodium Benzoate
Masking
Coffea Arabica Leaf/Seed Extract
MaskingRubus Idaeus Fruit Extract
AstringentCitrus Paradisi Fruit Extract
Skin ConditioningCucumis Melo Fruit Extract
Skin ConditioningAnanas Sativus Fruit Extract
Skin ConditioningButter Extract
Emollient
Fragaria Chiloensis Fruit Extract
Skin Conditioning
Prunus Amygdalus Dulcis Fruit Extract
Skin ConditioningVanilla Planifolia Fruit Extract
Skin Conditioning
Biosaccharide Gum-1
Skin Conditioning
Sodium Levulinate
Skin ConditioningGlyceryl Caprylate
EmollientSodium Anisate
AntimicrobialTocopherol
Antioxidant
Aloe Barbadensis Leaf Juice, Water, Sodium C14-16 Olefin Sulfonate, Cocamidopropyl Hydroxysultaine, Glycerin, Vitis Vinifera Fruit Water, Sodium Cocoamphoacetate, Sodium Chloride, Propanediol, Sorbitol, Phenoxyethanol, Polysorbate 20, Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride, Leuconostoc/Radish Root Ferment Filtrate, Citric Acid, Glycolipids, Ethylhexylglycerin, Copper PCA, Panthenol, Sodium Hyaluronate, Camellia Sinensis Leaf Extract, Amyl Cinnamal, Limonene, Arctium Lappa Root Extract, Curcuma Longa Root Extract, Nelumbo Nucifera Flower Extract, Tamarindus Indica Fruit Extract, Trifolium Pratense Flower Extract, Calendula Officinalis Flower Extract, Prunus Armeniaca Fruit Extract, Citrus Aurantium Dulcis Fruit Extract, Citrus Limon Peel Extract, Juniperus Virginiana Wood Extract, Musa Sapientum Fruit Extract, Pyrus Malus Fruit Extract, Cocos Nucifera Fruit Extract, Sodium Benzoate, Coffea Arabica Leaf/Seed Extract, Rubus Idaeus Fruit Extract, Citrus Paradisi Fruit Extract, Cucumis Melo Fruit Extract, Ananas Sativus Fruit Extract, Butter Extract, Fragaria Chiloensis Fruit Extract, Prunus Amygdalus Dulcis Fruit Extract, Vanilla Planifolia Fruit Extract, Biosaccharide Gum-1, Sodium Levulinate, Glyceryl Caprylate, Sodium Anisate, Tocopherol
Ingredients Explained
These ingredients are found in both products.
Ingredients higher up in an ingredient list are typically present in a larger amount.
Water. It's the most common cosmetic ingredient of all. You'll usually see it at the top of ingredient lists, meaning that it makes up the largest part of the product.
So why is it so popular? Water most often acts as a solvent - this means that it helps dissolve other ingredients into the formulation.
You'll also recognize water as that liquid we all need to stay alive. If you see this, drink a glass of water. Stay hydrated!
Learn more about WaterChances are, you eat sodium chloride every day. Sodium Chloride is also known as table salt.
This ingredient has many purposes in skincare: thickener, emulsifier, and exfoliator.
You'll most likely find this ingredient in cleansers where it is used to create a gel-like texture. As an emulsifier, it also prevents ingredients from separating.
There is much debate on whether this ingredient is comedogenic. The short answer - comedogenic ratings don't tell the whole story. Learn more about comegodenic ratings here.
The concensus about this ingredient causing acne seems to be divided. Research is needed to understand if this ingredient does cause acne.
Scrubs may use salt as the primary exfoliating ingredient.
Learn more about Sodium ChloridePhenoxyethanol is a preservative that has germicide, antimicrobial, and aromatic properties. Studies show that phenoxyethanol can prevent microbial growth. By itself, it has a scent that is similar to that of a rose.
It's often used in formulations along with Caprylyl Glycol to preserve the shelf life of products.
Citric Acid is an AHA derived from citrus fruits (think oranges, lemons, and limes!).
As an AHA, Citric Acid removes the top layer of skin cells from the newer layer of skin underneath. This helps skin to remove dark spots and even out skin tone.
If you spot Citric Acid near the end of an ingredient list, it's likely there as a pH adjuster rather than an active ingredient.
Read more about some other popular AHA's here:
Learn more about Citric AcidSodium Benzoate is a preservative. It's used in both cosmetic and food products to inhibit the growth of mold and bacteria. It is typically produced synthetically.
Both the US FDA and EU Health Committee have approved the use of sodium benzoate. In the US, levels of 0.1% (of the total product) are allowed.
Sodium benzoate works as a preservative by inhibiting the growth of bacteria inside of cells. It prevents the cell from fermenting a type of sugar using an enzyme called phosphofructokinase.
It is the salt of benzoic acid. Foods containing sodium benzoate include soda, salad dressings, condiments, fruit juices, wines, and snack foods.
Studies for using ascorbic acid and sodium benzoate in cosmetics are lacking, especially in skincare routines with multiple steps.
We always recommend speaking with a professional, such as a dermatologist, if you have any concerns.
Learn more about Sodium BenzoateIngredient Ratings
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IMAGE skincare Ormedic Balancing Facial Cleanser 51 ingredients
La Roche-Posay Effaclar Purifying Foaming Gel Face Cleanser For Oily Skin 14 ingredients
Reviews
Here's what our community thinks
IMAGE skincare Ormedic Balancing Facial Cleanser 51 ingredients
La Roche-Posay Effaclar Purifying Foaming Gel Face Cleanser For Oily Skin 14 ingredients
Too much work
My skin is a combination type so I struggle with a lot of oil production BUT dehydration-prone type. So, I was actually skeptical about this product. However, it did the job for me just fine at the end? It actually reduced all the redness around my T-Zone. Also it is really effective against new appearing pimples. Like, give it two days and it will heal just because of this cleanser. Show more
(for context i have very dry sensitive-ish acne prone skin) i tried this when i was just getting into skincare and didnt know my skin type and what would and wouldnt work and thought that everyone that had acne automatically had the same skin type and someone recommended this cleanser to me they said that it helped them get rid of their acne (they have oily acne prone skin) and i used it it was Show more
